The government will have a press conference at 4.45 this afternoon in relation to the border case of the soldier contracting COVID-19 from a Nadi quarantine facility.
This case was detected yesterday.
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they know he contracted the virus anytime from one to six days prior and that he interacted with other daytime staff in the quarantine facility during that time.
Bainimarama says that means there may have been some exposure outside of the facility that they have to manage.
Contact tracing continues this hour and Health Ministry officials are working hard to ensure the situation is under control.
They are also looking at what more has to be done.
The Prime Minister says for now, do not gather and do not travel.
He stresses large gatherings, especially, are not safe.
Bainimarama says he cannot stress enough how important it is that people adhere to the habits of handwashing and physical distancing.
He says if you are called by the Ministry of Health and Medical Services teams as a potential contact, please come forward immediately.
Bainimarama adds they have been exploring the relaxation of some of remaining health restrictions, including the capacity of large public events and the curfew hours, in particular as vaccines have been administered.
The Prime Minister adds unfortunately, that will have to wait until they are certain this case does not pose a risk to the public.
He further says in fact, people should prepare for these measures to become more stringent if they find there has been transmission to the public.
